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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,862.40, 304,293.60 and 200,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,862.40, 304,293.60 and 200,097.60 is: 300,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,862.40 : 304,293.60 = 200,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,862.40/304,293.60 = 200,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,862.40x = 304,293.60 × 200,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,862.40x = 60,888,419,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,888,419,055.36/202,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,146.40

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